Maine will try to solve communication, staffing problems in its child welfare system
The Department of Health and Human Services will immediately implement better communication and coordination tactics, among other suggestions in the Casey Family Programs report.
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Your guide to Maine’s Nov. 2 election from the CMP corridor to local races
Whether you plan to vote absentee, early or on Election Day next week, here is what you need to know about what is on the ballot and how to vote.
He’s been the only one behind the cafeteria counter when 500 kids get their lunch in Orono
Until a few weeks ago, when RSU 26 hired a part-time employee to wash dishes and clean, Ben Jacobson had no regular help in the kitchen.
Staggering $1.5 billion lithium deposit discovered near Newry
Measuring up to 36 feet in length, some of the lithium-bearing crystals are among the largest ever found.
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How the Appalachian Mountain Club created a 4-season destination in Maine
In a tourism region that also contains Moosehead Lake, AMC now accounts for 5-7 percent of the area’s hospitality jobs.
There are everyday learning opportunities in your own backyard
There’s no better classroom than Mother Nature.
Make your own scrubby sponges
Using netting from a clementines box, I’ve made these to scrub my pots and pans gently after use — and they work well without scratching.
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